Catherine Blair, Marine City, MI

Marine City, MI, Rural Carrier Catherine Blair was recently delivering mail when she saw an oncoming vehicle moving erratically before striking a guardrail and flipping over into a ditch.

Blair stopped, called 911 and rushed to aid the driver, who was alone in the car.

The Postal Service employee freed the woman from the vehicle and stayed with her until emergency responders arrived.

Paramedics later contacted the local Post Office to thank Blair for her efforts.


Employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner” also receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.